State supreme court decisions set binding precedent within their jurisdictions and often signal emerging legal trends. GovPing tracks new opinions across state courts, summarizing each decision and flagging those with cross-jurisdictional significance.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Alesia Eaton v. American Medical Response - Opinion
The Washington Court of Appeals Division II has issued an opinion in the case of Alesia Eaton v. American Medical Response. The opinion was filed on March 10, 2026, and pertains to an appeal from Thurston Superior Court.
Grandison v. Inland Neurosurgery & Spine Associates - Court Opinion
The Washington Court of Appeals Division III has issued an opinion in the case of Grandison v. Inland Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, et al. The opinion was filed on March 10, 2026, and pertains to an appeal from the Spokane Superior Court.
Parke Bank v. Spaeder, G. - Court Opinion
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in Parke Bank v. Spaeder, G., concerning a construction loan and guaranty agreement. The court affirmed the lower court's grant of summary judgment for Parke Bank but reversed and remanded for a trial on damages, awarding Parke Bank $10,430,209.25.
Com. v. Smith, R. - Non-Precedential Opinion
The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of Commonwealth v. Smith, R. The court affirmed the dismissal of the appellant's Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) petition as untimely. The appeal concerns allegations of a conflict of interest in prior PCRA proceedings.
Com. v. Snead, C. O'Dale - Court Opinion
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reversed a conviction for disorderly conduct against Cheyenne O'Dale Snead. The court found insufficient evidence to support the conviction, vacating the judgment of sentence. This decision stems from an appeal of a sentence entered in January 2025.
Com. v. Williams, G. - Criminal Appeal
The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued an opinion in the criminal appeal of Com. v. Williams, G. The court denied the appellant's counsel's application to withdraw due to missing transcripts and remanded the case for further proceedings. The appeal concerns convictions for firearms offenses and other charges.
State v. A. Walton - Direct Appeal
The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Amanda Sharyce Walton on charges including sexual abuse of children and incest. The court found no error in the admission of prior bad acts evidence or expert testimony. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.
State v. K. Sandberg - Criminal Appeal
The Montana Supreme Court reversed and remanded the convictions of Kevin Wesley Sandberg for sexual intercourse without consent, aggravated kidnapping, and robbery. The court found that the pervasive use of the term 'victim' and the admission of certain character evidence may have deprived Sandberg of a fair trial. The case is remanded for further proceedings.
State v. J. Standifur - Criminal Possession Appeal
The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. J. Standifur, ruling that double jeopardy protections did not bar the continued prosecution of a drug possession charge after the defendant pleaded guilty to other related offenses. The court addressed whether statutory double-jeopardy protections apply when a defendant pleads guilty to some counts in a single proceeding.
State v. J. Stinger - Direct Appeal
The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Justin Casey Stinger in State v. J. Stinger. The court reviewed Stinger's claims of denied due process and cumulative error, finding no grounds for a new trial.
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